Manager, Finance Policy & Projects, CMD

Ministry of Manpower; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Manpower in Singapore is seeking a seasoned FP&A professional to optimise budget allocation and support strategic resource deployment. You will partner with MOM departments on funding requests, apply robust analytical methods, and contribute to governance, policy design and digitalisation of internal workflows.

The role requires 3+ years in financial planning, business partnering or auditing, with strong analytical and communication skills and experience in government settings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration with at least three years of relevant experience in financial planning & analysis, business partnering, or auditing.
• Experience in Government agencies/public organisations, with knowledge in public sector financing system and governance will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical capabilities and sound decision-making skills, with the ability to deliver quality work within tight timelines.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to engage with key stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong written and presentation skills, with basic understanding of AI tools and their applications.
• Highly motivated with positive working attitude.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a valued partner to MOM departments on project funding requests and related matters, including providing expert guidance on programme evaluation.
• Contribute to the annual Centre of Government funding process by evaluating proposals from MOM departments and Statutory Boards, ensuring the robustness of these proposals.
• Analyse, evaluate and value add to project funding requests using robust analytical methods, including cost-benefit analysis, to support informed decision-making and ensure effective resource allocation.
• Analyse resource allocation trends and performance to identify optimisation opportunities, whilst reviewing and updating cost methodologies to maintain accuracy and relevance in financial planning.
• Design, develop and refine financial policies, frameworks, and guidelines that strengthen MOM's financial management capabilities and ensure robust governance and control mechanisms.
• Drive process improvements by identifying opportunities to transform, streamline, and digitalise internal workflows, contributing to a more efficient and effective organisation.

Skills

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Stakeholder management

Communication

Presentation skills

AI tools awareness

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business Administration degree

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Description:

What the role is:

Join a dynamic team where you'll play a key role in optimising MOM's budget allocation and ensuring strategic resource deployment. You'll contribute to meaningful financial decisions that support programmes impacting Singapore's workforce & workplaces, combining analytical rigour with strategic thinking to drive effective resource management.

What you will be working on:

• Serve as a valued partner to MOM departments on project funding requests and related matters, including providing expert guidance on programme evaluation
• Contribute to the annual Centre of Government funding process by evaluating proposals from MOM departments and Statutory Boards, ensuring the robustness of these proposals
• Analyse, evaluate and value add to project funding requests using robust analytical methods, including cost-benefit analysis, to support informed decision-making and ensure effective resource allocation
• Analyse resource allocation trends and performance to identify optimisation opportunities, whilst reviewing and updating cost methodologies to maintain accuracy and relevance in financial planning
• Design, develop and refine financial policies, frameworks, and guidelines that strengthen MOM's financial management capabilities and ensure robust governance and control mechanisms
• Drive process improvements by identifying opportunities to transform, streamline, and digitalise internal workflows, contributing to a more efficient and effective organisation

Requirements:

• Knowledge in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration with preferably at least three years of relevant experience in financial planning & analysis, business partnering, or auditing
• Experience in Government agencies/public organisations, with knowledge in public sector financing system and governance will be an advantage
• Strong analytical capabilities and sound decision-making skills, with the ability to deliver quality work within tight timelines.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to engage with key stakeholders at all levels
• Strong written and presentation skills, with basic understanding of AI tools and their applications
• Highly motivated with positive working attitude
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.